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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.65, 3,093.62 and 1,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.65, 3,093.62 and 1,246.89 is: 1,720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.65 : 3,093.62 = 1,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.65/3,093.62 = 1,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.65x = 3,093.62 × 1,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.65x = 3,857,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,397.61/2,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.79

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